The 1st of The Aberastwyth Series of 5K races took place last week. Despite the extreme heat Sarn Helen runners achieved great results on the out and back flat, fast course that was on offer. Sarn Helen ladies shone on the night taking the top 3 female positions, 1st female overall in a fantastic PB time of 19:09 was Layla Omar-Davies, making a great comeback following a period of injury and claiming 2nd female and 1st F35 was Dee Jolly in 20:02 with Nia Teify Rees claiming 3rd female and 2nd in the OF category in a superb time of 20:29.
3rd F45 went to Meinir Williams in a great time of 25:03 with Esther Llwyd Jones taking 3rd spot in the U16 girls in a good time of 26:42.

What a year to be a competitor at the London Marathon, a jaw dropping sub 2 hour finish for race winner Sabastian Sawe in an incredible time of 1:59:30 and an official new world record for the largest number of finishers in a marathon, 59,830. This is what will stay in the memory of 3 Sarn Helen runners along with their own strong personal performances for years to come, Roxie Thomas 4:19:34, Jo Rosiak 5:00:58 and Dylan John 5:08:00.

The Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon follows a forest trails course with no road crossings, although there are challenging hills runners have the opportunity to witness the forest in it’s glory of autumnal colours. 6 Sarn Helen runners made the journey across the border to participate in the race achieving great results all round. Simon Hall 1:23:36, Mike Davies 1:30:52, Jo Summers 1:34:38, Carwyn Davies 1:37:15, Lou Summers 1:39:15 and 4th in F55 category, Polly Summers taking it easy in a time of 2:08:52.

After a quiet few weeks Sarn Helen runners are back strong competing on the roads, mountain trails and waterways. Up first was The Swansea 10K, held on a wet and windy weekend but despite the adverse weather conditions great times were achieved by all 6 runners who competed. Rhodri Williams 42nd overall in a superb time of 35:05, Matthew Clarke 40:35, Geth ap Phyllip 40:57, Nicola Williams 45:58, Richard Marks 47:52 and Nathan de Pablo 51:06.

Ras Adclad is now an annual race on the running calendar, ran in memory of Arwel ( Adclad Buildings). This year the hilly, mixed terrain race covering 7.5 miles started in Llanwrda and finished in Caio. 8 Sarn Helen runners supported this local race with great results and times. 4th overall Dan Hooper 53.26, Glyn Price 58.05, David Casso-Davies 69.07, John McDonagh 78.37, Delyth Crimes 78.40, Arwyn Jones 82.23, Elen Casso-Davies 120.56, Corrina Robinson 121.04.

Runners take on races for all kinds of rewards, Sarah Puetz and Kevin Jones travelled to St Clears to compete in a 5 mile race, Sarah was 1st OF and Kevin was 1st M50 with all runners being treated to a pie and beer at the end.

5 runners took on the Porthcawl 10K, Stephen Kenworthy had a great run to finish in 45:08, Kelly Allen running as a guide with Louise Jenkins 1:08:28, Claire Morgan Hall 1:16:28 and Corrina Robinson 1:21:10.